Cyperus
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large cosmopolitan genus of grasslike rhizomatous herbs in the sedge family, found in most regions except very cold ones.
“Cyperus papyrus, the most famous member of the genus, was used by the ancient Egyptians to make papyrus sheets.”
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Contains Y and ends in US. The CYP opening is uncommon. No repeated letters among the seven.
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Y (4 pts) and P (3 pts) add value. Rare botanical genus name. Good for clearing Y, P, and U tiles in a single play.
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